Program for Precision Diagnosis and Therapy for Pediatric Motility Disorders
For children with gastrointestinal (GI) motility disorders, the bowel cannot move waste through the intestines in a functional way. Because of this, children often experience debilitating pain, embarrassing stool leakage and psychological stress. To improve these children's health and long-term outcomes, care must be provided by an expert multidisciplinary clinical and research team.
The Program for Precision Diagnosis and Therapy for Pediatric Motility Disorders at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is one of the few programs worldwide that addresses the complex needs of youth with severe motility disorders. We offer:
- A full spectrum of cutting-edge diagnostic tests
- A coordinated approach to diagnosis and treatment
- Proven and novel treatments, including stem cell therapy
Motility conditions are challenging. We're committed to supporting your child and your family.
How we serve you
At CHOP, we offer a variety of specialized programs and health services – including psychology, mindfulness and yoga – to better support children with GI motility conditions and their families.
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Abdominal Pain and Intestinal Disorders Program -
Acquired Autonomic Dysfunction Program -
Acupuncture Program -
Center for Pediatric Airway Disorders -
Chronic Constipation Program -
Clinical Nutrition -
Disorders of Gut Development Program -
Division of GI, Hepatology and Nutrition -
Esophageal Diseases Program -
Expanded Access Program -
Food Reactions Clinic -
Gastric Diseases Program -
GI Mitochondrial Disease Program -
Integrative Health Gastroenterology Clinic -
Integrative Health Nutrition Program -
Integrative Health Program -
Mindfulness Program -
Motility Psychology Program -
Pediatric Colorectal Program -
Lustgarten Center for GI Motility -
Technical Services -
Transition to Adulthood GI Program -
Yoga Program
Conditions we treat
Our program is dedicated to diagnosing all types of GI motility disorders and delivering precision therapies and treatments to pediatric patients.
Why choose precision therapy for GI motility conditions
Our program aims to provide precision diagnosis, cutting-edge treatments and advanced therapies to children with hard-to-control motility disorders, ultimately improving your child's overall quality of life.
Meet your team
Gastroenterologists with special expertise in motility diseases at CHOP will evaluate and direct your child's care. They work with the assistance of researchers, nurses, nutritionists and physicians from other divisions at the hospital.
Our research
We conduct clinical and laboratory research about GI motility disorders, which have the potential to change our patients' lives.
Precision GI motility resources
Caring for a child with a GI motility condition can be overwhelming. To help you find answers and feel confident with the care you’re providing your child, we’ve created the following list of health resources.
Patient stories
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